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Council on Aging reviews volunteer processes; abatement volunteers must complete assessor paperwork
Summary
The council discussed two volunteer categories for the senior center — abatement volunteers (who receive a tax rebate) and non‑abatement volunteers — and said abatement volunteers must complete assessor paperwork and an orientation; the center also welcomes student and group volunteers with coach supervision.
Pam and Megan summarized volunteer options at the Lynn Senior Center and clarified administrative steps for abatement volunteers, who receive a tax rebate in exchange for meeting operational requirements.
Megan said abatement volunteers must complete paperwork at the assessor's office, be "quarried" and attend an abatement meeting where rules and expectations are shared. "Abatement volunteers are getting a rebate on their taxes for working at the senior center in assets," she said, and added that abatement roles must meet the center's operational needs and schedules.
Megan also described a non‑abatement volunteer track that requires paperwork and background checks. Council members suggested outreach to local schools and groups; Megan confirmed Saint Mary's and other local schools have previously provided student volunteer teams, and Jean Marie offered to share Rotary contacts for band performances and student involvement.
No formal action was taken; volunteers and partner organizations are expected to coordinate schedules with center staff.
